Novice startup founders can learn a lot from the boxing ring — namely, how to take a punch (and get back up again), how to feel out customers and how to conserve both cash and energy over time.
Categories Running Your Business
After starting up, there’s only one thing to do: figure out how to run your business (instead of letting IT run you).
Running a business is a lot more complicated than it looks. From navigating legal issues (like vendor contracts and trademarks) to finding inexpensive office space and managing double-digit startup growth, even serial entrepreneurs find running a business day-to-day challenging. But you can become a master of operations with a little help from other entrepreneurs who are in the trenches with you, right now.
How to Conduct a “Pre-Mortem” on Your Growing Startup
Most problems in your startup can be reverse-engineered (and solved) before they even start. Anthony Krumeich shares four steps to conduct a “pre-mortem” on your business.
The 6 Startup Stages Entrepreneurs Must Face
Ethan Austin, GiveForward co-founder, identifies the six most critical stages of the startup life cycle — and offers some advice for would-be founders who want to make the leap.
12 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Give Back and Do Good
From making good part of their company mission to volunteering on days off, young entrepreneurs are invested in giving back to the community. Here are a dozen ideas to inspire you to do the same.
